Festivals in Brazil - Overview
Brazil is a fascinating, unusual and outstanding country, that's why in case you have an opportunity to travel Brazil, do use it. While moving around Brazil, you have a perfect chance to see such sightseeings and attractions in Brazil which are well-known all over the world and notice how much everything in this attractive country reflects its history and development.
There is a great variety of tours around Brazil, some of these tours will offer you to travel Brazil during country's festivals which are famous all over the world. Brazilians like festivals very much and nearly every month this or that festival took place practically in every city, some of these feasts are religious and some secular but the most grandiose are Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Parintins' Boi-Bumba Folkloric Festival, Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo and New Year's Day. In case you want to travel Brazil and witness such unforgettable events as Brazilian festivals, you also have a perfect opportunity to see such best places in Brazil as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador Bahia and other.
Undoubtedly Carnaval in Rio is the most famous and enchanting sight among all other festivals held in Brazil and in the whole world. Every year in February, in full swing of Brazilian summer, before Ash Wednesday, all Brazilians and country's guests are involved in universe's most grandiose and outstanding show, which lasts during four days and four nights. Carnaval is first of all the parades of samba schools. Actually Carnaval is a national holiday and is celebrated in all Brazilian cities and every city has its own celebratory traditions, for example dancing, parades or feasts. But still Carnaval in Rio has no equal, it's famous for sexy, charming and rhythmic samba and rumba music and dance. This is a grandiose celebration with lots of musicians, colourful, gorgeous and elaborated costumes, which are made by ateliers by hand long time before the Carnaval. This unforgettable and unique performance you’ll remember all your life, however you should remember that Rio will be extremely overcrowded within this period and you should better search for all necessary information about hotels of Brazil and make reservations beforehand in order to avoid any inconveniences during your tour.
Parintins' Boi-Bumba Folkloric Festival is another unique and unforgettable Brazilian festival, we suggest that you see and took part in, if you travel Brazil around this time. Parintins Folk Festival is another no less fascinating and worth seeing event than Carnaval in Rio. Festival took place at the end of June, when thousands of tourists and Brazilians come to own of Parintins which is located on the banks of the Amazon. These parades and music take place at the Bumbodromo stadium, the major idea of the festival is connected with legendary bulls Caprichoso and Garantido and mystical battle 'Boi Bumba' between two groups, one is on Caprichoso's side and the other is on Garantido's side. Here you will enjoy no less fiery performances, music and colourful and elaborated costumes than during the Carnaval in Rio. This is one of the most captivating and unforgettable events you can see not only in Brazil but also in the whole world, however do remember that there will be lots of people in Parintins during famous folk festival, so do think about hotel reservations in advance. |
